Rent in Kearney, NE
Across Kearney's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,022 a month, with figures from $940–$1,097. The highest typical rent is in 68849 ($1,097) and the lowest in 68845 ($940). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Buffalo County pay about 1.44% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $899 | $742–$926 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $853 | $653–$904 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,022 | $940–$1,097 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,323 | $1,073–$1,432 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $1,751 | $1,623–$1,834 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Kearney ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kearney, NE?
- About $1,022 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $940–$1,097. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Kearney, NE?
- About $853 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $653–$904. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Kearney, NE?
- About $1,323 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,073–$1,432. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Kearney, NE?
- About $899 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $742–$926. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Kearney, NE?
- About $1,751 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,623–$1,834. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Kearney ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 68849 has the highest typical rent at $1,097 a month, and 68845 the lowest at $940.
- What is the property tax rate in Kearney, NE?
- Owner-occupied homes in Buffalo County pay a typical 1.44% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Kearney rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).